Search results for "Practice management"
Moving toward patient-centered care
Practice not currently considering the patient-centered medical home model can still position themselves for an eventual transition if and when the idea comes of age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2010
DEA to ease burden, allow e-prescribing controlled substances
The Drug Enforcement Administration released an interim final rule outlining how doctors can begin to fulfill narcotic prescriptions electronically. ACP's practice management staff outline how physicians can begin the process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/practice.htm
1 Jun 2010
Practice Tips: The 3 Ps of physician compensation
Performance, productivity, and profitability are the 3 components of getting paid. These elements all affect one another, so balancing them is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/tips.htm
1 Nov 2014
Practice Tips: Staying on track for ICD-10
Learn what you and your practice should be doing now to meet the Oct. 1 ICD-10 deadline.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2014
CMS dramatically changes CPT consultation billing for 2010
CMS no longer recognizes CPT consultation codes 99241-99255 for consultations. ACP's practice management staff explain how to bill for outpatient and inpatient visit codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/practice.htm
1 Jan 2010
Tips and tricks for hiring the right people
Hiring new staff costs both time and money, and frequently a 30- to 45-minute interview is the only opportunity to determine whether a person will succeed in your practice. Here are some tips on ways to increase the odds of making a good hire.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/tips.htm
1 May 2011
A road map can guide locum tenens travels
Working as a locum tenens has become more alluring to physicians with varying levels of experience.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/eleven.htm
1 Apr 2008
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to ACP Internist coverage of issues surrounding the time spent with patients, ICD-10 coding changes, and physician burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/letters.htm
1 Apr 2015
Business experts urge small-practice doctors to take action
Speakers at a recent Business of Medicine Summit had some grim predictions and urgent alerts for attendees: “Start preparing for that storm that's partly on the coast but not here yet.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/conference.htm
1 May 2013
CMS demo aims to help seniors stay healthy, independent
CMS is partnering with private companies to address multiple health risk factors that contribute to senior's chronic diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/cms.htm
1 Oct 2008